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J Orthop Sports Phys Ther 2019 Feb 15:1-9. Epub 2019 Feb 15.

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH.

Background: Following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR), young athletes demonstrate deficits in knee function and strength whose association with successful return to preinjury sports participation is not well understood.

Objectives: To examine differences in knee function and strength at the time of return-to-sport clearance between young athletes who successfully resumed preinjury sports participation, those who did not resume preinjury sports participation, and those who sustained a second anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury by 1 year following return-to-sport clearance.

Methods: This prospective cohort study collected data in 124 young athletes (mean ± SD age, 17. Read More

Mymensingh Med J 2019 Jan;28(1):126-136

Professor Dr Abu Zaffar Chowdhury, Chairman Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Anterior cruciate ligament injury is one of the commonest sports injuries, which often markedly reduces activity and the quality of life. The autologous hamstring double bundle graft and single bundle graft are commonly used for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The choice of graft material for ACL reconstruction is believed to play a major role in the outcome but still there are controversies about the graft selection for primary ACL reconstruction. Read More

J Strength Cond Res 2019 Feb 7. Epub 2019 Feb 7.

Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas.

Hedt, CA, Pearson, JM, Lambert, BS, McCulloch, PC, and Harris, JD. Sex-related hip strength measures among professional soccer players. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2019-Lower-extremity musculoskeletal injuries in soccer are common among sexes. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2019 Feb 12:1-23. Epub 2019 Feb 12.

1 Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, Brazil.

Context:: Hamstring strain injury (HSI) is the most prevalent injury in football (soccer), and a few intrinsic factors have been associated with higher injury rates.

Objective:: To describe the prevalence of the main intrinsic risk factors for HSI in professional and under-20 football players.

Design:: Cross-sectional study. Read More

Eur J Sport Sci 2019 Feb 10:1-9. Epub 2019 Feb 10.

c Health Research Institute, University of Limerick , Limerick , Ireland.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of fatiguing exercise on sex-related differences in the function of hamstring and quadriceps muscles at several angular velocities and joint angles. Physically active participants (50 male: 28.7 ± 4. Read More

SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2019 11;7:2050313X18823102. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Jichi Medical University, Shimotsuke, Japan.

Knee dislocation with concomitant multiligament injury is a rare and devastating injury. We report the successful repair of a rare case of open knee dislocation with concomitant multiligament injury and patellar tendon rupture of an 18-year-old male due to a motorcycle accident. The patient presented with an open wound running parallel to the knee joint line and patellar tendon rupture with full exposure of the cartilage of the distal femur. Read More

Phys Ther Res 2018 30;21(2):44-52. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Tsukuba.

Neurocognitive function may be a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury by changing neuromuscular control such as muscle activities. However, the effect of differences in neurocognitive function on biomechanics and neuromuscular control related to ACL injury risk is not clear. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of differences in neurocognitive function on biomechanics and neuromuscular control during an unanticipated side-step cutting motion. Read More

J Man Manip Ther 2019 Feb 1;27(1):15-23. Epub 2018 Aug 1.

Physical Therapy Program, Department of Exercise Science, University of South Carolina, Columbia, United States of America.

: Tight hamstrings contribute to inefficiency of movement and increased risk for injury. Static stretching is the most common intervention for this problem, but the use of alternatives like instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) is increasing among clinicians. This study examined two prospective studies with the common aim of demonstrating the effectiveness of IASTM or PNF over static stretching for improving hamstring tightness. Read More

J Biomech 2019 Feb 9;84:204-210. Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Canada. Electronic address:

Clinical observations have suggested that limited hamstring flexibility may be associated with sagittal spinal curvatures in spine flexed postures. Thus, limited hamstring flexibility may be related to large amounts of spine flexion in "slumped" sitting postures which could contribute to low back pain and injury. The aim of this study was to determine if hamstring and pelvic flexibility are associated with flexed sitting postures using a backless office chair. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2019 Jan 24:1-19. Epub 2019 Jan 24.

2 Department of Exercise Health Science, National Taiwan University of Sport.

Context:: Squats and lunges are common exercises frequently applied in muscle strengthening and therapeutic exercises. The loading devices are often used to increase the training intensity.

Objective:: To determine the effect of loading devices on muscle activation in squat and lunge, and to compare the differences in muscle activation between squat and lunge. Read More

Disabil Rehabil 2019 Jan 22:1-7. Epub 2019 Jan 22.

c Department of Sport and Rehabilitation Sciences , University of Liège , Liège , Belgium.

Study Design: This consisted of a translation and validation study.

Background: Acute hamstring injury is a frequent muscle strain in sports that require high explosive strength, impulsion or running phases. Therefore, the Functional Assessment Scale for Hamstring Injury questionnaire was developed to assess pain, physical activity level and ability to perform various exercises in patients with hamstring injuries. Read More

Br J Sports Med 2019 Jan 19. Epub 2019 Jan 19.

Med Sci Sports Exerc 2019 Jan 10. Epub 2019 Jan 10.

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.

Introduction: Side-to-side strength differences are often used in return to sport (RTS) decision making following hamstring injury. In football (soccer), there is little consensus, and a side-to-side difference of <10% is often suggested as a criterion. To date, no study has determined whether differences exist when comparing the strength of the injured limb at RTS to the pre-injury level. Read More

Acta Physiol (Oxf) 2019 Jan 11:e13253. Epub 2019 Jan 11.

Exercise and Training Science, Department of Performance, Neuroscience, Therapy and Health, MSH Medical School Hamburg, University of Applied Sciences and Medical University, Hamburg, Germany.

Sports (Basel) 2019 Jan 9;7(1). Epub 2019 Jan 9.

Department of Rehabilitation, Nutrition, and Sport, School of Allied Health, Latrobe University, Bundoora Victoria 3083, Australia.

The tactical and technical components of training become a primary emphasis, leaving less time for targeted development of physical qualities that underpin performance during the competition phase of a training program. A deemphasis on physical preparation during the in-season training phase may make athletes more susceptible to injury and decrease performance on the field. Two weeks prior to the start and one week following the conclusion of the 16-week collegiate lacrosse season, lower body force production was assessed in eight National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Lacrosse athletes. Read More

Orthop J Sports Med 2018 Dec 26;6(12):2325967118816300. Epub 2018 Dec 26.

Slocum Research & Education Foundation, Eugene, Oregon, USA.

Background: Injury surveillance systems have been implemented at world championships, yet no previous work has determined the burden of injuries during the United States Track and Field Olympic Trials. Additionally, the type of medical service providers utilized throughout the meet has not been reported, leaving it unclear whether optimal staffing needs are being met.

Purpose: To describe the incidence of injuries presenting to the medical team at the 2016 US Track and Field Olympic Trials (Eugene, Oregon) by event type and competitor demographics. Read More

Lasers Med Sci 2019 Jan 3. Epub 2019 Jan 3.

Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre (UFCSPA), Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil.

Muscle fatigue is a potential risk factor for hamstring strain injuries in soccer players. The aim of this study was to verify the effect of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) on the hamstrings' muscle fatigue of soccer players during a simulated match. Twelve male amateur soccer players (~ 25 years) participated in this randomized, crossover, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Read More

Sports (Basel) 2018 Dec 31;7(1). Epub 2018 Dec 31.

Athlete Health and Performance Research Centre (AHP), Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital, P.O. Box 29222, Doha, Qatar.

Physical characteristics in professional soccer differ between competition levels and playing positions, and normative data aid practitioners in profiling their players to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. Given the paucity of research in Arabic soccer populations, the purpose of this study was to provide position-specific normative values for professional players competing in the Qatar Stars League. One hundred and ninety-five players completed a musculoskeletal assessment as part of an annual periodic health examination. Read More

Regen Ther 2019 Jun 17;10:64-68. Epub 2018 Dec 17.

Department of Sports Medicine, Kameda Medical Center, Chiba, Japan.

Discoid lateral meniscus tear leads to large chondral defect in the lateral compartment of the knee joint. There are few effective treatments for large chondral defect in both the tibial and femoral sides with severe degenerative lateral meniscus. We have developed a combined autologous chondrocyte implantation and meniscus reconstruction technique using hamstring tendon. Read More

Orthop J Sports Med 2018 Dec 18;6(12):2325967118812364. Epub 2018 Dec 18.

Investigation performed at IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy.

Background: It is still uncertain how surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is able to restore rotatory laxity of the involved joint. The desired amount of restraint applied by the ACL graft, as compared with the healthy knee, has not been fully clarified.

Purpose: To quantify the ability of single-bundle anatomic ACL reconstruction using hamstring tendons in reducing the pivot-shift phenomenon immediately after surgery under anesthesia. Read More

Int Orthop 2018 Dec 19. Epub 2018 Dec 19.

Department of Orthopaedics, Sportklinik Stuttgart GmbH, Taubenheimstraße 8, 70372, Stuttgart, Germany.

Purpose: Surgical refixation procedures after hamstring avulsion injuries show satisfying to excellent outcome results. However, for post-operative evaluation so far, used outcome scores were partially not injury-specific, heterogeneous, difficult to compare, and possibly overestimated due to ceiling effects. A new injury-specific assessment tool has recently been published, potentially depicting more realistic outcome results. Read More

Medicine (Baltimore) 2018 Dec;97(50):e13605

Pediatric Orthopedics and Rehabilitation Clinic, Medical University of Lublin.

Background: Many surgical procedures have been described to treat recurrent patellar dislocation, but none of these techniques has been successful in all patients. The goal of the study was to evaluate the results of medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction in children. Two operative procedures were evaluated; a fascia lata allograft and an autologous gracilis graft. Read More

Front Physiol 2018 30;9:1706. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

Université Côte d'Azur, LAMHESS, Nice, France.

Hamstring muscle injury is the main injury related to sports requiring sprint acceleration. In addition, hamstring muscles have been reported to play a role in horizontal force production during sprint acceleration performance. The aim of the present study was to analyze (i) the determinants of horizontal force production and (ii) the role of hip extensors, and hamstring muscles in particular, for horizontal force production during repeated sprint-induced fatigue conditions. Read More

Front Physiol 2018 29;9:1702. Epub 2018 Nov 29.

CRIAMS-Sport Medicine Centre, University of Pavia, Voghera, Italy.

Modifiable risk factors for hamstring injury include lack of strength, fatigue and muscle strength asymmetry. Assessing lower body strength in the field is problematic as "gold standard assessment" are expensive, non-portable and assessment is time-consuming. Therefore, the objective of this study was to examine the validity and reliability of an adapted aneroid sphygmomanometer test of hamstring and quadricep strength. Read More

Clin J Sport Med 2018 Dec 13. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Department of Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science and Sports, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

Objectives: To investigate adherence to a Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE) program in a real-world context of male amateur football, and the perceptions of end users (players) and intervention deliverers (coaches and medical staff) about adherence to this proven effective program.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Dutch amateur football. Read More

Am J Sports Med 2018 Dec 13:363546518815689. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Background:: Hamstring tendons are commonly harvested as autograft for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. There is no consensus in the literature whether the hamstring tendon should be harvested from the ipsilateral (drive) leg or contralateral (landing) leg of baseball pitchers undergoing ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction. Hamstring injuries commonly occur in baseball players, but there are no reports on their incidence specifically among Major League Baseball (MLB) pitchers, nor are there reports on whether they occur more commonly in the drive leg or the landing leg. Read More

J Sports Med Phys Fitness 2018 Dec 13. Epub 2018 Dec 13.

Intensive Cardiac Therapy Clinic, Department of Invasive Cardiology and Electrocardiology, Medical University, Lodz, Poland.

Background: The main goal of rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is to return to functional and sports activity at a preinjury level. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of supervised (SU) versus non-supervised (NS) rehabilitation protocols after ACLR on the return to sports activity and quality of life of amateur athletes.

Methods: The study included a total of 50 patients after ACLR, with 25 in the SU group and 25 in the NS group. Read More

Front Physiol 2018 27;9:1687. Epub 2018 Nov 27.

1Institute for Sports Medicine, Alpine Medicine and Health Tourism, University for Health Sciences, Medical Informatics and Technology, Tirol, Austria.

Sport is known to have many positive effects on mental and physical health. High-intensity exercise is considered to decrease muscle strength and induce muscle fatigue, which is associated with a higher risk of injury. In recreational alpine skiers, a decrease of eccentric peak hamstring torque, as an indication of muscle fatigue, occurs even after 1 day of skiing. Read More

Scand J Med Sci Sports 2018 Dec 9. Epub 2018 Dec 9.

University Medical Center Utrecht, Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neurosciences, Department Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy Science & Sports, Utrecht University, Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Background: Although the Nordic Hamstring Exercise (NHE) prevents hamstring injury in soccer players effectively, the annual incidence of these injuries still increases. This may be because of poor long-term compliance with the program. Furthermore, the timing and amplitude of gluteal and core muscle activation seem to play an important role in hamstring injury prevention, the NHE program was not designed to improve activation of these muscles. Read More

Orthop J Sports Med 2018 Nov 28;6(11):2325967118807459. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Orthopedics Biomechanics Laboratory and Sports Medicine Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.

Background: The association between quadriceps strength and functional outcomes after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is a focus of current research, while evaluations of hamstring strength are limited, despite the frequent use of hamstring autografts.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between changes in quadriceps and hamstring strength symmetry and self-reported outcomes before ACLR and at 12 and 24 weeks after surgery. We hypothesized that improvements in quadriceps and hamstring strength symmetry would be correlated with improvements in self-reported outcome measures within the first 6 months after ACLR. Read More

Sports Biomech 2018 Dec 11:1-11. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

b Department of Health Professions, Physical Therapy Program , La Crosse Institute for Movement Science, University of Wisconsin - La Crosse , La Crosse , WI , USA.

Sex differences in common sports injuries to the lower extremity have been reported. Biomechanical factors of the hip have been investigated between sexes with regard to running-related injury. This study investigates gluteal muscle forces between sexes to aid in our understanding of sex-related biomechanical factors in running. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2018 Dec 11:1-23. Epub 2018 Dec 11.

1 Faculty of Sport Sciences, Waseda University, Tokorozawa-city, Saitama, Japan.

Context:: Deficits in knee position sense following reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) can delay an athlete's return to sport participation and increase the risk of re-injury. Deficits in position sense post-reconstruction have been evaluated using either a position-reproducing or position-matching task.

Objective:: The aim of our study was to combine both to determine which assessment would be more effective to identify deficits in knee position sense. Read More

Clin Rehabil 2018 Dec 10:269215518815540. Epub 2018 Dec 10.

1 Centro de Investigación Traslacional en Fisioterapia and Department of Pathology and Surgery, Physiotherapy Area, Miguel Hernandez University, Sant Joan d'Alacant, Spain.

Objective:: To cross-culturally adapt and validate the Functional Assessment Scale for acute hamstring injury for professional Spanish-speaking soccer players.

Design:: Clinical measurement study. Cross-cultural adaptation was conducted following international recommendations. Read More

J Sports Sci Med 2018 Dec 20;17(4):650-655. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Graduate School of Health and Sport Sciences, Chukyo University, Aichi, Japan.

Hamstring strain injury is a multifactorial and complex problem involving interactions among various factors. Information about risk factors for this injury is inconsistent among studies because the strong effects of confounding factors and injury situations are often ignored. We investigated the relationship between hamstring strain induced by high-speed running and intrinsic risk factors, including hip muscle morphology and function, by excluding the influences of confounding factors. Read More

J Dance Med Sci 2018 Dec;22(4):225-232

Center for Musculoskeletal Care, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.

Dancers exert tremendous stresses on the lower extremities rendering them prone to injuries that can curtail training and performance. The goal of this study was to evaluate clinical improvement in a population of elite dancers following treatment with ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections of various lower extremity sites by assessing when they were able to return to dance. Nineteen dancers (13 female, 6 male; ages 15 to 42) were treated between 2009 and 2016 at sites that included: hamstring tendon (1), proximal iliotibial band (1), patellar tendon (3), posterior tibial tendon (5), peroneus brevis tendon (3), plantar fascia (3), and the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint capsule (3). Read More

J Dance Med Sci 2018 Dec;22(4):192-202

Johns Hopkins Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore Maryland, USA.

Proper alignment in dancers is a pre-requisite for achieving aesthetic line and form and for efficient execution of movement. Pelvic alignment is a common deficit in dancers that results in faulty technique and impaired performance. Dancers must be able to obtain their personal neutral alignment to avoid injury and achieve ease of execution. Read More

Am J Sports Med 2018 Nov 26:363546518804502. Epub 2018 Nov 26.

North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, Wollstonecraft, New South Wales, Australia.

Background:: It is well accepted that there is a higher incidence of repeat anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in the pediatric population after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) with autograft tissue compared with adults. Hamstring autograft harvest may contribute to the risk for repeat ACL injuries in this high functional demand group. A novel method is the use of a living donor hamstring tendon (LDHT) graft from a parent; however, there is currently limited research on the outcomes of this technique, particularly beyond the short term. Read More

Knee 2019 Jan 22;26(1):155-164. Epub 2018 Nov 22.

Clinique du Sport Paris, Paris, France; Institut de l'Appareil Locomoteur Nollet, Paris, France; Racing 92, Le Plessis-Robinson, France.

Background: The decision to return to sport following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction should not only be based on time since surgery. This study aimed to assess, using isokinetic and neuromuscular (hops) testing in a large group, postoperative objective functional recovery of the knee. The secondary objective was to determine the relationship between psychological, functional scores, and these postoperative tests. Read More

Int J Surg Case Rep 2018 17;53:362-366. Epub 2018 Nov 17.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Aalborg University Hospital, Hobrovej 18-22, 9000, Aalborg, Denmark. Electronic address:

Introduction: Ischial tuberosity fractures and complications may be an under recognized diagnosis in adolescent athletes. Operative interventions differ and may include anchor re-fixations, resections and osteostimulating drilling and partial hamstring releases. This case report illustrates a novel and less invasive management of a non-union following a proximal ischial tuberosity avulsion. Read More

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018 Nov 23. Epub 2018 Nov 23.

Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, West Perth, Western Australia, 6005, Australia.

Purpose: To report outcomes following proximal hamstring reconstruction employing an ipsilateral distal hamstring tendon autograft, in patients with chronic proximal ruptures.

Methods: Six patients presenting with a chronic proximal hamstring avulsion and a medial time from injury of 11.0 months (range 7-18), confirmed via magnetic resonance imaging, underwent proximal hamstring repair using a free graft harvested from the ipsilateral distal hamstrings. Read More

Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc 2018 Jul;2018:1676-1679

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common sports injuries, costing the U.S. roughly $1 billion annually. Read More

PLoS One 2018 15;13(11):e0205658. Epub 2018 Nov 15.

Clínica MEDS, Santiago, Chile.

The sensorimotor system helps to maintain functional joint stability during movement. After anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstruction, several sensorimotor deficits may arise, including altered proprioception and changes in neuromuscular control. It is still unknown whether the type of autograft used in the reconstruction may influence knee sensorimotor impairments. Read More

J Sport Rehabil 2018 Nov 14:1-20. Epub 2018 Nov 14.

b Camilo José Cela University. Faculty of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences Calle Castillo de Alarcón, Madrid, Spain.

Context:: Despite the presence of various injury prevention programs, the rate of hamstring injuries and re-injuries is increasing, warranting the need for a soccer-specific rehabilitation program.

Objective:: To develop and validate a new, functional on-field program for the rehabilitation and readaptation after a hamstring strain injury through a panel of experts; and determine its usefulness through the application of this program in professional soccer players.

Design:: A thirteen-item program was developed which was validated by a panel of experts and later applied to professional soccer players. Read More

Br J Sports Med 2018 Nov 9. Epub 2018 Nov 9.

Southampton Football Club, Southampton, UK.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018 Nov 7. Epub 2018 Nov 7.

Orthopaedic Unit and Kirk Kilgour Sports Injury Center, S. Andrea Hospital, University of Rome "Sapienza", Via di Grottarossa 1035-1039, 00189, Rome, Italy.

Purpose: To compare clinical outcomes and tunnel widening following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) performed with an all-inside technique (Group A) or with a bioabsorbable tibial screw and suspensory femoral fixation (Group B).

Methods: Tunnel widening was assessed using computed tomography (CT) and a previously validated analytical best fit cylinder technique at approximately 1-year following ACLR. Clinical follow-up comprised evaluation with IKDC, KSS, Tegner, Lysholm scores, and knee laxity assessment. Read More

J Orthop Sci 2018 Nov 2. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Devision of Rehabilitation Medicine, Kobe University Hospital, Kobe, Japan.

Background: The wide variations in patient demographics and concomitant injuries make the prediction of which patients will regain strength quickly following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction challenging. This study aimed to identify the dominant factor affecting quadriceps strength recovery after ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft and to construct a predictive model for quadriceps strength recovery using decision tree analysis.

Methods: Three hundred and eighty-six patients who underwent ACL reconstruction with a hamstring tendon autograft were included in this study. Read More

Adv Exp Med Biol 2018 ;1088:585-591

IRCCS Fondazione Ospedale San Camillo, Venezia-Lido, Italy.

After spinal cord injury (SCI), patients spend daily several hours in wheelchairs, sitting on their hamstring muscles. SCI causes muscle atrophy and wasting, which is especially severe after complete and permanent damage to lower motor neurons. A European Union (EU)-supported work demonstrates that electrical fields produced by large electrodes and purpose-developed electrical stimulators recover both quadriceps and hamstring muscles, producing a cushioning effect capable of benefitting SCI patients, even in the worst case of complete and long-term lower motor neuron denervation of leg muscles. Read More

Br J Sports Med 2018 Nov 2. Epub 2018 Nov 2.

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018 Nov 1. Epub 2018 Nov 1.

Private Practice, Nambour, Australia.

Purpose: Traditionally reconstructive surgery is recommended for patients planning to return to sport (RTS), especially to pivoting sports after anterior cruciate (ACL) rupture. Recent trends focus on delaying or avoiding surgery as some studies have found similar rates of RTS following both surgical and conservative management. This study aimed to establish long-term RTS levels in ACL-ruptured individuals treated conservatively, and to investigate the relationship between outcome measures and RTS, in particular, pivoting sports. Read More